This is so in part because voters are more likely to see children than able-bodied adults as worthy beneficiaries of government help.

I want every able-bodied adult we've got left pouring this section within the hour.

Grants would be cut by 10 percent, then 15 percent more after six months for families with an able-bodied adult.

Under the 1996 welfare overhaul, able-bodied adults must seek employment.

Six years ago, Minnesota prohibited able-bodied single adults from getting public assistance.

The able-bodied adults of this band were a surprisingly effective armed force.

It will not eliminate its welfare program for able-bodied adults without children, as Michigan recently did.

What of those who are not fortunate enough to have an educated, able-bodied adult to help them navigate this system?

He would, over two years, end welfare payments to able-bodied adults without children, a program known as home relief.

The bill would also require able-bodied adults without children to find work within 90 days of enrolling for food stamps.